Having 'understand' fully Xinomavro, the next step for the Kir-Yianni winery seems to be exploring and celebrating diversity through the different available 'terroirs'. The Good Root is not another 'Ramnista', but one different from old vines Xinomavro Amyntaio, more lightweight body, plenty of data for a variety of fruit, less tannin and more 'finesse' rather than 'power'.

Manos Markovitis who holds the reins of the eponymous winery carries heavy history on his shoulders, that of Chateau Pegasus one of the first wineries in Naoussa. Mark focuses on Xinomavro and the emergence of having solid foundations but putting his own stamp producing only this label style that oscillates between traditional and modern Naoussa. It places particular emphasis on land, leaving it to 'do' the job without many interventions utilizing family vineyard is certified organic vineyard since 1992, long before familiar with this concept.

Scarlet short noble duty by the Kir-Yianni. Merlot and Syrah "round off" the wild Xinomavro of Macedonia, creating a wine extremely friendly and easy to stand on any table.

In Naoussa PDO region, the pioneering Kir-Yianni estate produces premium wines from 100% Xinomavro. Ramnista is a top Xinomavro with black fruits, vegetal aromas such as sun-dried tomato and olives and firm structure.

Took his place among the great Greek red soon hit the market. A strong red wine for very special moments, but also very delicious flavors.

Like everything wild and rare, will disappear instantly, but leaving the blue 'footprint' of. It gave us the feeling that it is even more beautiful, equally young and 'shy' at the first time, at least until 'familiar' with the environment. It's magic how has such strength and energy. A 'Blue Fox' rare breed and class.

Typical red Naoussa which accurately reflects the dynamics of Xinomavro. The primary aromas of red fruit and tomato variety shows, dress up properly from the spicy aromatic lining that gives the barrel. Rich tannins and nice acidity nicely complement red package.

Traditional style Naoussa from the local vineyards of Ramnistas with relatively light color, animal scents, tomato and spicy character to surround the red fruit that is in the background. Old cut, delightful Xinomavro formality, personality and aging potential. A wine which clearly indicates the glass, the origin of.

So is the prayers that accompany the wine, which has gathered over it, all the good in the world. It comes from a fantastic terroir, the people who built their talent left over, the three varieties of tied together perfectly, while the price would make much more expensive competitors to 'blush'. It would be hard to part with your table ...

The talented Nikos Karatzas, founder of Oenops, tours all over Greece and creates wines from different terroir and varieties. This time it 'stops' in Limniona, one of the most rising Greek varieties and in Thessaly. 80% of the wine fermented and aged in clay amphoras, while the rest in large barrels. The result is an excellent wine with purity of fruit and baccarat, but in limited quantity!

A different and extremely charming expression of Xinomavro where most of it is kneaded with the native yeasts in concrete tanks and the rest in open barrels, while after mixing it matures for several months in amphorae. The grapes come from selected vineyards in the three areas where the variety grows, Naoussa, Amynteo and Rapsani. It is a wine that focuses on the purity of the fruit, the freshness but also the gentle tannins and is bottled unfiltered.

Katogi Averoff, although located quite far from Naoussa, manages to bring to our glasses an exceptional expression of the variety with bright fruit and botanical elements, lively acidity and noticeable tannins. It uses fruit from selected vineyards in the area and vinifies it exemplary, capturing all the typical characteristics of PDO Naoussa wines.

At the Akratos winery in Halkidiki, they pay particular attention to the Greek varieties, so Xinomavro, the largest red variety of Northern Greece, could not be missing from their portfolio. Here we have a very affordable dimension of the variety that focuses on fruit and well-crafted tannins. A juicy Xinomavro that can be enjoyed fresh but also has the potential to get old for many years.

From a particular vineyard an amazing expression of Xinomavro and Negoska by Christos Aidarini that manages and encapsulates the tradition of the region, giving a characteristic Goumenissa with aromas of ripe dried fruit and dried tomatoes, intense yet ripe tannins and if anything refreshing acidity .

A red Xinomavro from the "new school", which can not fail to impress. It is a rich wine with beautiful aromas, good structure, but well crafted tight tannins and great length. You'll love his friends Xinomavro, but not only ...